Dave's Vintage Bicycles

1880’s Royal Mail Tricycle

1880’s Royal Mail Tricycle

Tricycles weren’t just for kids back in the 1880’s! Women and invalids were the target audience by makers of these machines. Entry Submitted by Dave Stromberger

1888 Facile Geared High Wheel

1888 Facile Geared High Wheel

Early use of gearing in a bicycle is evident in this Facile bicycle. Because of the gearing, it was possible to make the front wheel smaller while still allowing the rider to achieve some...

1910’s Miami Cycle built, Rami

1910’s Miami Cycle built, Rami

Rare Mesinger Superba saddle on this old machine! In the early teens, Indian motorcycles used a very similar seat. Entry Submitted by Dave Stromberger. Mesinger Superba saddle, similar to that used on 1913 Indian...

Flying Merkel Badge

Flying Merkel was a motorcycle brand name from the teens, but they also sold a few bicycles. This is the head badge from one of their bicycles. The bicycles were made for them by...

1915 Elgin Diamond Frame

1915 Elgin Diamond Frame

All original 28 inch diamond frame as shown in the 1910’s Elgin Catalog page 844. This bike has Delta lights, battery box and tires made in Indiana. Entry Submitted by MORRIE TURNER